WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 12: President Barack Obama waves at the conclusion of his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill January 12, 2016 in Washington, D.C. In his final State of the Union, President Obama reflected on the past seven years in office and spoke on topics including climate change, gun control, immigration and income inequality. (Photo by Evan Vucci - Pool/Getty Images)

Do you think race relations in the United States have improved or worsened in the eight years under President Barack Obama? While many consider having a African American man elected to president to be a historic accomplishment for the United States, one that many considered to be a fairy tale, considering the struggle African Americans have endured since the days of slavery. Are race relations better under President Barack Obama? Join our poll.